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AI in software testing in 2026: 5 changes that are actually shipping (not hype)

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Every week brings a new “AI will replace testers” headline. We looked instead at what testers can actually use in 2026: features in Playwright’s release notes, ISTQB syllabi, job ads and EU law. Five changes stand out, and each one says something about what a tester’s job looks like now. TL;DR Agen…

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  1. 2026-10-05 14:35 · DEV Community — AI
    AI in software testing in 2026: 5 changes that are actually shipping (not hype)

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